.songs you should have on your ipod: march 30, 2009.

30 03 2009

It’s that time of the week again. The time where I tell you what I think you should be listening to.

Song #1 – “My Mirror Speaks” by Death Cab for Cutie off of The Open Door EP. By the time this post goes out, I hope iTunes releases this song for download, if not however, the pre-order may still be available for purchase for $4.99. [Quintessential Death Cab]

Song #2 – “Kotov Syndrome” by Rise Against off of Appeal to Reason. [Political punk]

Song #3 – “I’m Not Your Boyfriend Baby” by 3oh!3 off of Want. [Alternative]

Song #4 – “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg off of R&G [Rythm and Gangsta] : The Masterpiece. [Snoop Dee-ohh-double gee]

Song #5 – “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson off of A Lot About Livin’ [And a Little 'bout Love]. [Classic Country]

I hope you enjoyed this week’s list. As always, email me suggestions.

Cody.


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.the divine comedy.

29 03 2009

So I discovered who The Divine Comedy is this week, and I’m still skeptical whether or not I like them or not. [One of their songs was downloadable for free from another entertainment blog I go to].

The Divine Comedy is a [I'm not sure what to classify them as] from Northern Ireland [that's the Protestant side!]. Founded in 1999 by Neil Hannon, who remains to be the only consistent member of the band.

Anyway, their music is almost like spoken-wordish [at least what I heard was]. It takes awhile to get used to, but I’m still not quite sure.

They are due to release a new album [speculation] this year.

If you personally like The Divine Comedy, tell me why I should or suggest some songs that will change my mind.

Cody.


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.bands that should come out of hiatus.

27 03 2009

So, there are a few bands that I would personally be smitten with if they came out of hiatus.

1. The Format – the Arizona based indie pop band reportedly [on their website] went in to hiatus on February 4, 2008 [worst day ever]. What really sucks about this is that I didn’t really discover the wonders of the Format until late 2007 with my pal Zack [we would sing Dog Problems all the time, at the most inappropriate times...those were the days]. Anyway, I downloaded a bunch of their music off of Limewire the other day, and it saddens me that new stuff isn’t going to be made. Come back, the Format, please?

2. The Postal Service – Ben Gibbard [of Death Cab for Cutie] and Jimmy Tamborello [of Dnetl, Headset, and Figurine] had a wonderful thing going. “Such Great Heights” was such a great song, and the entirity of Give Up was wonderful. They’ve been off duty since 2005, though there was a rumor that a new album was in the works in 2007 and 2008. But sadly, no.

Those are the only two I can think of right now. If you can think of any I forgot, let me know.

Cody.


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.a melody, the memory.

26 03 2009

So it’s that time again! For what you ask? Why, for Mae’s new song of course!

A Melody, The Memory

A Melody, The Memory


That’s right folks, March’s song was just released a few days ago [March 20 to be exact] and it’s the best one yet. It’s titled “A Melody, The Memory” and you can stream at for free at the band’s website or, like a good person, you can donate $1 or more to download the song. [All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity].

As of today, March 26, 2009, Mae has raised over $25,000 for the charity [and that is just in 3 months]. Their goal is $65,000, so let’s help them reach it.

Stay tuned for April’s track, which is due to drop…sometime in April.

Cody


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.the open door.

25 03 2009

NEW DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE MUSIC!?!

That was my exact response when I woke up this morning and checked my Facebook [a good friend of mine left me a link on my wall, thank you so much Tricia].

Anyway, it’s true. Death Cab for Cutie is releasing the companion album to Narrow Stairs on March 31, titled Open Doors [EP]. Three songs are available for streaming at Stereogum.com, “Little Bribes”, “A Diamond and a Tether”, and “My Mirror Speaks”.

Open Doors EP

Open Doors EP

The EP’s Track List:

1. Little Bribes
2. A Diamond and a Tether
3. My Mirror Speaks
4. I Was Once a Loyal Lover
5. Talking Birds [Demo]

The songs released so far have been a wide range of the same ol’ Death Cab. [Upbeat acoustic guitar, dark/sad song proclaiming failing love, and something in between]

The EP is available for pre-order off of iTunes and Death Cab’s website now, and will be available for digital purchase on 3/31 [a physical release will follow in suit].

It makes sense why these songs didn’t make it on to Narrow Stairs, but it’s good we get the songs in the end anyway.

Cody

[updated 03.26.09] – the fourth track, “I Was Once a Loyal Lover” was released today and it’s not bad. All of the songs have different vibes to them. I like it.


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.the loneliest bullet with butterfly wings.

24 03 2009

So it finally happened. The proof that I have been waiting for that there is, in fact, a God, has finally come down like so much tasty mana from heaven. Photo from E!

In a news release from Yahoo! News [which is a rewrite of an article from E!], it was stated that drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has left the Smashing Pumpkins, leaving Billy Corgan alone at the upper middle.  Chamberlin had left the Pumpkins earlier in their career [in 1996 when he overdosed on heroine, which didn't kill him, just his career].

Corgan says that he plans on going to the studio later [unfortunately] on this year to record music [still under the Smashing Pumpkin's name] without Chamberlin.

The Smashing Pumpkins have been a band for 20 years [kind of.]  They broke up in 2000 for a six year hiatus, with only Corgan and Chamberlin coming back in 2006 with the release of their new album Zeitgeist in 2007. They are considered to be one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 90’s.

This starts a new chapter in the Smashing Pumpkins story, best of luck.

Cody

[I am not a fan of the Smashing Pumpkins, but I respect their success]


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